Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly

Smoked cream cheese is one of the easiest, tastiest appetizers you’ll ever make! It’s one of the best game day snacks out there and I’ll show you the steps to this easy appetizer.

Three Ingredients. And Smoke.

The ingredients list is short for this smoked cream cheese recipe. All you will need is an 8 oz. block of cream cheese, chili lime seasoning, and some pepper jelly. Add a kiss of smoke flavor and you have the perfect blend of creamy, savory, sweet, and heat.

Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe Video

How to Make Smoked Cream Cheese Dip

Making smoked cream cheese dip is super simple. Place an 8 oz. brick of cream cheese on a baking sheet and score the top of the cheese with hash marks about 1/4 inch deep. Next, sprinkle some chili lime seasoning on top. And just like that, it is prepped and ready for the grill!

How Long to Smoke Cream Cheese

With the grill preheated to 225 degrees, place the cream cheese on the grill and let it smoke for 90 minutes. A hard wood such as hickory is preferred when you smoke cream cheese.

Serve with Pepper Jelly

With the cream cheese now smoked, off the grill and onto a large plate, take 1/4 cup of your favorite pepper jelly and spread on top. Serve with crackers or crostini. It may be best to double this tailgate recipe as this game day snack will go quick!

Making Crostini

Crostini is easy to make. Simply take a baguette or even King’s Hawaiian rolls and slice into 1/2 inch slices. Top with melted butter (and some seasonings if you wish), place on a baking sheet, and broil for two minutes or until the edges are brown. The King’s Hawaiian crostini especially makes for the best dipping vehicle to get this cream cheese with pepper jelly in your mouth!

How Long is Smoked Cream Cheese Good For?

You can store this smoked cream cheese dip in an airtight container and keep cool in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds and serve again!

Other Easy Game Day Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers with Chrorizo

Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Brie

Bacon Weaved Breakfast Fatty

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

Smoky Ham n Cheese Sliders

The Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe!

Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Smoked cream cheese is one of the easiest, tastiest appetizers you'll ever make! It's one of the best game day snacks out there and only needs three ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 8 oz. brick of cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chili lime seasoning
• 1/3 Cup pepper jelly

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to 225 degrees with hickory wood over indirect heat.
2. Place brick of cream cheese on a baking sheet lined with foil. Score the top of the cream cheese with cuts 1/4 inch deep.
3. Sprinkle chili lime seasoning on top of cream cheese.
4. Put cream cheese on grill for 90 minutes. Remove from grill and use spatula to get underneath smoked cream cheese to put on a large plate.
5. Spread pepper jelly on top of cream cheese. Serve with crackers and/or crostini.

Notes

1. For a low fat option, substitute regular cream cheese for reduced fat cream cheese or Neufchatel cream cheese.
2. Can smoke for two hours at 200 degrees.
3. Can substitute chili lime seasoning for one of your choice.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130 Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g

NOTE: Nutrition information isn't always accurate.